# iPod/MP3 Players **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 28, 2008, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751 "2008-07-28T09:56:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/21 "2008-07-29T08:55:43Z")
> [@Ladies of NYSpeed...what do you drive?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ladies-of-nyspeed-what-do-you-drive/37251/48): > > you did… sucks… keep an eye out! > > [http://www.woot.com/Forums/ViewPost.aspx?PostID=2439575](http://www.woot.com/Forums/ViewPost.aspx?PostID=2439575) So today is a woot-off…not just one item a day. How often to they do this? That looked liek a good deal…that one is on sale for $80 at best buy now…reg $100 ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/22 "2008-07-29T08:56:05Z")
i love woot offs! ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/23 "2008-07-29T09:31:01Z")
they do it pretty much monthly? i don’t know… it used to be a lot more infrequent… they also have recently been going on for days where they didn’t used to! ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2008, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/24 "2008-07-30T07:09:51Z")
So what does everyone think of refurbished items (electronics)? There are quite a few of them for good deals on e-bay…and it seems some of the items on woot are as well. In the past I have stayed away of these items because I never wanted to take a chance of dealing with any problems. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2008, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/25 "2008-07-30T08:08:27Z")
i bought two refurb sandisks with no issues… if it’s cheap enough a refurb is no big deal… ebay is sometimes scary, but woot will typically stand behind what they sell ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2008, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/26 "2008-07-30T08:46:19Z")
I’ve never had an issue with refurbished items. I had a refurb’d head unit that worked fine and some other random stuff. ---
**Author:** ![grnteg98](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/977dab/32.png) [@grnteg98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/grnteg98)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2008, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/27 "2008-07-30T09:34:42Z")
i bought the wifey an ipod refurb off of woot last week, came yesterday, works mint. I bought a 4gig something or other off of woot refurbed and it’s worked for the last year and a half without problems. i have heard a few horror stories of refurbished stuff from tigerdirect, but i’ve never dealt with them to give you a first hand experience ---
**Author:** ![8Grand](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/8grand/32/5940_2.png) [@8Grand](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8Grand)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2008, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/28 "2008-07-30T16:31:44Z")
My last week working for apple I got a free 30g video. Its refurbed and stays playing on its doc pretty much 24/7. Been like that for almost 2 years. I would say refurbs are fine. Some end up out performing brand new products. just buy my zune lol. ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/29 "2008-07-31T05:31:52Z")
^^^ How much for the zune? I am a little confused about how many songs you can fit on so much memory. I thought that a general rule was 512MB = 125 songs, 1GB = 250 songs, 2GB = 500 songs…etc. Well my brother gave me a 512 MB older MP3 player and I plugged it in on my computer and he had 209 songs on it. I am not sure how full it was but I thought that seemed like a lot for a 512MB player. I am not going to use it b/c he lost the charger…but just thought it was odd how many songs are on it. What I should have done when I was home was put them all in a folder and see how large the folder is. ---
**Author:** ![noahTHEpurdy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/87869e/32.png) [@noahTHEpurdy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/noahTHEpurdy)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/30 "2008-07-31T05:38:51Z")
It all depends on how big the file of the song is. If they’re short 1-2 minute songs, you’re probably looking at about 2-3mb each. If they’re all longer 3-5 minute songs. 4-5.5mb each. One of my pet peves is when advertising, or someone says that a certain amount of space can fit this many songs. They have no idea how long or the quality of the music you listen to, so it’s all relative. ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/31 "2008-07-31T05:39:30Z")
I’d say the average song is anywhere from 3-5MB in size. It also depends on what it is compressed down to and what file format it is in. Most mp3’s that I have are in 128kpbs which is hardly noticable sound loss, especially on computer speakers. That usually ends up being a file of around 1mb per 1 minute of music. 1MB - 1/1000th of a GB so 250 songs is about right for 1GB. ---
**Author:** ![tom\_vito](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tom_vito/32/6000_2.png) [@tom\_vito](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tom_vito)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/32 "2008-07-31T12:50:16Z")
> [@fshowcars"](#): > > how does an mp3 player out perform another? For me it all comes down to ease of use. The apple products, to mee, seem more user friendly. And I like the layout much better than some of the other units that just buttons that must be pressed in a certain order to do certian things. > [@fshowcars"](#): > > do they hold charges and play songs? They do. It really comes down to how long they hold a charge, and how easy they are to play the songs you want to hear. If you cant find the songs you want, it’s not really much better than a radio. Example, my sons 80gig Ipod Video classic, will paly videos and/or songs for an average of 20+ hours on one charge. My 8gig I-River doesn’t get me through one day of grass cutting on a charge. (about 2 hours to cut grass) And the I-river has a brand new battery. The other battery was only good for about 30 minutes. > [@fshowcars"](#): > > and what designates a company as an ‘off’ brand? For me anything that doesnt start with an “A” end with an “E” with “PPL” in the middle. Although, on a side not, I have heard nothing but good things about the Zune, from everyone that I know that owns one. And the Zune is much lighter than the Ipod Classic. Down side for me is Microsoft. I’m not a big fan of media player. Not a big fan of I-tunes either, but atleast I can make Itunes load my borrowed songs, where in seems to be more a PIA with media player. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/33 "2008-07-31T13:23:00Z")
> [@So im supposed to have a kegger today.....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-supposed-to-have-a-kegger-today/37289/9): > > For me anything that doesnt start with an “A” end with an “E” with “PPL” in the middle. exactly my point! ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/34 "2008-07-31T14:37:42Z")
> **[Creative Labs (United States of America) | Sound Blaster, Gaming Headsets,...](https://us.creative.com/)** > > Shop online at creative.com for wireless speakers, Bluetooth headphones, Sound Blaster sound cards, gaming headsets. Free shipping on orders over $35. cheap ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2008, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/35 "2008-08-01T08:07:14Z")
> [@FS- 97 Cavalier 500 firm asap "updated"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-97-cavalier-500-firm-asap-updated/36321/27): > > [http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?product=17798&AID=10294476&PID=1225267&SID=sduidp0t0](http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?product=17798&AID=10294476&PID=1225267&SID=sduidp0t0) > > cheap niceeee…on the list to be notified when the 30gig come in ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/36 "2008-08-15T08:30:17Z")
Well I ended up ordering a refurbished Sandisk e280 8GB player shipped for $60. Seemed like a really good deal so we’ll see. Here are the details: [http://www.sandisk.com/Products/ProductInfo.aspx?ID=2057](http://www.sandisk.com/Products/ProductInfo.aspx?ID=2057) ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/37 "2008-08-15T11:12:57Z")
Not too bad of a deal it seems like. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2008, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/38 "2008-08-19T21:33:16Z")
[http://www.buy.com/prod/sandisk-sansa-fuze-mp3-player-8gb-silver-sandisk-sansa-fuze-8gb-flash/q/loc/111/207935941.html](http://www.buy.com/prod/sandisk-sansa-fuze-mp3-player-8gb-silver-sandisk-sansa-fuze-8gb-flash/q/loc/111/207935941.html) 8gb fuze for 80 :gives: ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/39 "2008-08-20T04:54:36Z")
> [@Who has shipped a transmission?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-has-shipped-a-transmission/37513/16): > > [Online Coupons & Cash Back | Shop 3,500+ Stores with Rakuten](http://www.buy.com/prod/sandisk-sansa-fuze-mp3-player-8gb-silver-sandisk-sansa-fuze-8gb-flash/q/loc/111/207935941.html) > > 8gb fuze for 80 > > :gives: Damn…I just received my Sansa 8gb (e280) yesterday. I paid $60 shipped…which I guess I would have paid an extra $20 for the fuze. I am sure they are pretty much the same anyways. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751/40 "2008-08-20T05:40:40Z")
i’m sure they are! here is a 4gb today lol [http://www.woot.com/](http://www.woot.com/) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipod-mp3-players/198751.md?page=3)